
Overview
Dr. Timmy T. Cheng is a board-certified UCI Health pulmonologist who specializes in pulmonary and critical care medicine, lung disease, lung cancer, pulmonary hypertension and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).He earned his medical degree from the UC San Diego School of Medicine. He completed an internal medicine residency at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, Calif., followed by a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at UCI Medical Center.Cheng, who also speaks Mandarin and Taiwanese, sees patients inOrangeandLaguna Hills.When he is not practicing medicine, he enjoys playing the piano and cello.
Dr. Cheng is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Asthma, Lung Nodules, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Cheng is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Cheng is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
101 The City Drive South, Building 23, Orange, CA 92868
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Timmy T. Cheng
Is Dr. Timmy T. Cheng a top-rated expert for Asthma in Children?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Timmy T. Cheng is classified as an Advanced expert for Asthma in Children, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Timmy T. Cheng specialize in?
While Dr. Timmy T. Cheng is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Lung Nodules. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.
Does Dr. Timmy T. Cheng participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Timmy T. Cheng has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Asthma in Children. You can view a list of Dr. Timmy T. Cheng's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Timmy T. Cheng accept my insurance?
Dr. Timmy T. Cheng accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Advanced
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Experienced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- AsthmaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- BronchiectasisDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Chronic CoughDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- COVID-19Dr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- EmpyemaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- EndoscopyDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastrostomyDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Grass AllergyDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Grass Allergy.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Lung NodulesDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- LymphangioleiomyomatosisDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangioleiomyomatosis.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- NeurosarcoidosisDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Neurosarcoidosis.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Parapneumonic Pleural EffusionDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- PneumoniaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive DiseaseDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
